Franchise operator adds 150 franchise collision repair centers to its network and 10 company owned stores. Driven Brands today officially announced its acquisition of Fix Auto USA (FUSA) and Auto Center Auto Body, Inc. (ACAB). The addition adds nearly 150 franchised and ten company-owned collision repair locations to the Paint, Collision & Glass segment of […]
Al Porcelli, Long Time New York Collision Repair Shop Owner and Association Exec, Passes Away at 95
Al Porcelli, former owner of Central Avenue Collision Works in Glendale, Queens, N.Y. and a co-founder of the Auto Body Craftsman’s Guild of New York City, passed away April 7 from conditions associated with a long-life at the age of 95. Porcelli was the longest serving active trade association member in the U.S., continuing to […]
SEMA Says Two-Thirds of Specialty Aftermarket Continues to Operate
Associations still planning at this time to hold November SEMA Show in Las Vegas. According to the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) the majority of businesses in the specialty automotive industry continues to operate during the coronavirus pandemic. Even with “shelter in place” rules in effect in many states, more than two-thirds of industry businesses […]
Mack Trucks Parts Availability Remains Strong During Coronavirus Crisis
As the trucking industry rises to meet the critical needs of society during the unprecedented COVID-19 situation, Mack Trucks said it continues to support its customers and dealers with strong parts availability. “Mack customers and dealers can rest assured that we continue to have the critical parts available that keep trucks on the road rolling,” […]
U.S. Senate Approves Additional $320 Billion for Small Business Paycheck Protection Program
Passage in U.S. House expected tomorrow. The U.S. Senate yesterday approved additional funding for the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) portion of the CARES Act that provides low interest loans for small businesses that can be forgiven if the business uses 75% of the funds for payroll. Congressional Democrats held up […]
U.S. Department of Labor Begins Enforcement of Expanded Paid Leave Provisions Enacted in Response to Coronavirus Pandemic
The U.S. Department of Labor announced yesterday the end of the temporary period of non-enforcement of paid leave protections under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). FFCRA helps combat the workplace effects of the coronavirus by reimbursing America’s private employers with fewer than 500 employees with tax credits for the cost of providing employees […]
Erie and AAA Groups Announce Auto Insurance Customer Discounts
More auto insurers announced customer discount and rebate programs as traffic volume and claims declined dramatically due to stay-at-home orders. Erie Insurance announced it will provide $200 million in dividends directly to personal and commercial auto insurance customers in the 12 states and the District of Columbia where the company does business. This immediate relief […]
Absent Traffic Jams, Many Drivers Getting More Reckless
Emptier streets may be encouraging some drivers to flaunt traffic safety laws, including speed limits. Despite there being far fewer vehicles on the road due to COVID-19 stay-at-home orders, state highway safety officials across the country are seeing a severe spike in speeding. Many states have reported alarming speed increases, with some noting a significant […]
CIF Receives Hundreds of Applications from Collision Repair Professionals for COVID-19 Assistance
The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) announced it received over 300 individual applications for assistance from the COVID-19 fund set up to support collision repair professionals impacted by the pandemic and the requests continue to come in. More information on how to apply for assistance or donate to the Foundation is available on its website. The […]
ASE April 23 Webinar on Recertification Using its Renewal App
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is hosting a free webinar on Thursday, April 23 at 4:00 p.m. EDT entitled A New Path to Recertification – The ASE Renewal App. Registration for the webinar is available online. The free, live webinar will discuss a new concept from ASE for maintaining credentials. During this […]
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